A 60-year-old man died after his Range Rover collided with a van in Southend.

The accident happened at 8am on Thursday at the Invisible Man roundabout, near the entrance to Garons Park on Royal Artillery Way.

The driver approached the roundabout and appeared to lose control before colliding with the van. He was taken to Southend Hospital where he was pronounced dead.

The van driver was unhurt.

Anyone with information should contact Rayleigh traffic police on 01268 775533

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